Keychron Q1 vs Keychron Q1 Pro
The Keychron Q1 and the Keychron Q1 Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q1 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $168; the Keychron Q1 Pro runs wireless where the Keychron Q1 is wired-only.
- Lower priceKeychron Q1$80 versus $168
- More ways to connectKeychron Q1 Pro2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Keychron Q1 if
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the Keychron Q1 Pro if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you need wireless.
Keychron Q1 vs Keychron Q1 Pro, spec by spec
| Keychron Q1 | Keychron Q1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $168 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | deep thock |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1; 68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1 Pro.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron Q1 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron Q1
Where to buy the Keychron Q1 Pro
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